Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Filling and Coating:
- Fruit jam of your choice (strawberry, raspberry, apricot, etc.)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional for cinnamon sugar coating)
- 1/4 cup melted butter for coating (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Donut Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the milk, beaten eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Donuts:
- Turn out the dough onto a surface dusted with gluten-free flour. Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Use a donut cutter or large cookie cutter to cut out the donut shapes. If you don’t have a donut cutter, you can use a round cookie cutter and a smaller one for the hole.
- Bake the Donuts:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the donuts are lightly golden and spring back when touched.
- Prepare the Coating:
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish for the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Melt the butter in a separate bowl for brushing.
- Coat the Donuts:
- Once the donuts are slightly cooled but still warm, brush them with melted butter and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Fill the Donuts:
- Using a piping bag fitted with a round nozzle, pierce a hole into the side of each donut.
- Fill the piping bag with your preferred fruit jam.
- Pipe the jam into the donuts until they are filled.
- Serve:
- Serve your gluten-free jam-filled donuts immediately, or store them in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
If you’re looking for more gluten-free donut recipes, you might be interested in titles such as “The Ultimate Gluten-Free Doughnuts (Yeast Donuts)” which can be found at The Loopy Whisk. Or, for a different take, you could check out “Gluten Free Jam Doughnuts Recipe – Baked (dairy free + vegan)” available at Gluten Free Cuppa Tea. These recipes offer a great starting point for creating your own delicious gluten-free donuts at home.
